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18 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 18 Forest St, River Rouge, MI 48218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,078 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$55,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$980 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Transfer
Jul 2019 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN50 004 17 0045 000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN50 004 17 0045 000

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,078 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area616 sqft
Basement Area616 sqft
Unfinished Basement616 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1913
Lot Area4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions138 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address18 FOREST ST
CityRIVER ROUGE
StateMI
Zip48218-1511
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 ONE
Legal Description497F45 LOT 45 ROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND SUB PC 497 L26 P30 WCR
Legal SubdivisionROEHRIG AND DEBOS HIGHLAND
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER ROUGE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4011
Census Tract579200

Owner

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address18 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 29, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 29, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 11, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FATIC
Sep 26, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
JVAN REAL ESTATE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 11, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 11, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202649076
Deed Book / Page60069 / 1327
Prior Transfer DateJul 29, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0551821277
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateJul 29, 2019
Property Address18 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511
Document Number0551821277
Book / Page055182 / 001277
Instrument DateJul 29, 2019
Instrument227786
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address245 BERTHOUD WAY GOLDEN CO 804014813, GOLDEN, CO 80401-4813

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateJul 29, 2019
Property Address18 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511
Document Number0551821276
Book / Page055182 / 001276
Instrument DateJul 29, 2019
Instrument227785
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address245 BERTHOUD WAY GOLDEN CO 804014813, GOLDEN, CO 80401-4813

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateMar 11, 2026
Property Address18 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511
Document Number0600691327
Book / Page60069 / 1327
Map ReferenceLB 26 PG 30
Instrument DateNov 28, 2018
Instrument2026049076
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 5, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FATIC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$412.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address17375 HARPER AVE # 1524, 1524, DETROIT, MI 48224-7700

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 FOREST ST # 22, 22, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateSep 26, 2018
Property Address18 FOREST ST, RIVER ROUGE, MI 48218-1511
Document Number0546370100
Book / Page054637 / 000100
Instrument DateSep 13, 2018
Instrument280978
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$236.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address995 N PONTIAC TRL #621 WALLED LAKE MI 483907024, 621, WALLED LAKE, MI 48390-7024
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number546370103
DateSep 26, 2018
Book Page054637/000103
Instrument280979
Lender
NameJVAN REAL ESTATE LLC
Address2439 DANBURY DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-5301
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityRiver Rouge City
Unified School DistrictRiver Rouge School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$35,600 (+17.11%)$71,200 (+17.11%)
2025$980.00 (+6.29%) Homeowner's exemption$30,400 (+53.54%)$60,800 (+53.54%)
2023$922.00 (+13.69%) Homeowner's exemption$19,800 (+32%)$39,600 (+32%)
2022$15,000$30,000
2019$811.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER ROUGE
serves 7,224 people · EPA ID MI0005690
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionApr 2021
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jul 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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